I arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. Phillip had kindly offered me a place to stay. I was in for a treat. Phillip’s Jamaican hospitality was quite spectacular. He cooked, cooked and cooked some more. I was treated to great food, an education on baseball, and hearty conversation.
Sunday afternoon I had assembled a motorcycle gang. [...]
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Philadelphia to Alexandria to Elkins
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Got new hair
I borrowed hair clippers from Chris. After chopping off most of my hair, I decided to keep the last little bit, just for shits and giggles!
Here’s me dressed for cowboy laundry.
Apple pipe
Last night one of our hosts in Boston wanted to smoke. We lacked any smoking aparatus. He’d heard you could make a pipe out of an apple. I decided I was up for the challenge. Check out the apple pipe!
I cut a hole into the side with a peeler then poked down through the top [...]
NYC to Ashford
Lucy and I left New York City yesterday headed for Ashford, Connecticut to meet Cuzin John. En-route we stopped in my third Portland in the United States. This was Portland, Connecticut rather than Portland, Maine or Portland, Oregon.
We arrived in Ashford around 4:30pm to visit Cuzin John. I met Cuzin Bob at a blueberry farm [...]
Quebec to Prince Edward Island
James asked for more pictures, so more pictures I offer you.
To start with here’s a few scenic shots on the route from Quebec City to Baie Ste Catherine.
The fourth photo in the set was taken from the bike while in motion.
At Baie Ste Catherine the road runs right onto the ferry dock. There [...]
Saskatchewan Festivals
This post has been a long time coming. What seems like a lifetime ago, back in July, I was in Saskatchewan. In my opinion, Saskatchewan is a little slice of magic, a little gem in the otherwise flat, desolate Canadian prairie. It stands between Alberta and Manitoba as a vision of what is possible on [...]
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Fergus
My room mates in Vancouver grew up in a small town called Fergus, Ontario. My brother is called Fergus. In an afternoon of indulgence, I snapped some pics of Fergus in action.
Welcome to Fergus…
Lots of exciting things to do with Fergus…
There’s even a whole market where all you can buy are Ferguses:
There’s also a whole [...]
A day at Dual Sport Plus
I spent the day with the awesome folks at Dual Sport Plus in Stoney Creek, just outside Toronto. I was told that Les, who owns the shop, is a KLR master. He’s a fellow KLR rider and very knowledgeable. He’s ridden KLRs all over the Americas I understand.
In the afternoon I spotted what I suspected [...]
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The Bondslave Motorcycle Club
I had the privilege of riding with a few members of the Canadian Bondslave Motorcycle Club recently. I met Gerry “Shot Put” and Bill “William Tell” by the side of the road. I had just returned to my motorcycle to fix a puncture. Almost as soon as I arrived, Bill and Gerry pulled over. After [...]
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Vancouver to Brandon
On Tuesday 30 June I left Vancouver with Alethia and Elizabeth heading north to Spirit River, some 1′263km or 14 hours 38 minutes away. It was quite the drive. Me on the bike, the girls in the truck. Between lack of cell phone service, misunderstood communication, and running out of gas, it was quite a [...]
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Hairy to bald in 15 minutes
In preparation for my drive test tomorrow, and assuming I pass, my new Washington state drivers license, it was time to get rid of some hair. Here’s the before, during and after shots.
Firstly, the hairy me.
The shearing begins.
Trimming the face.
Finally, a skin head is reborn!
Bessy
Today is my greant aunt Bess’s 98th birthday. Ninety eight years old and still going strong. Bess is the eldest of her siblings, and one of only two still living alone. She’s an inspiration to us all.
In honour of Bess’s birthday I’m naming my motorcycle Bessy. She might be a few years old (in motorbike [...]
Dirt biking
I had my first dirt biking experience today, courtesy of Kevin Anderson at Dirtbike Camp in Orland, California, USA. Here’s a shot of me suited and booted.
Getting into the gear is no mean feat. You start with the shin pads, which cover from the shin to just above the knee. They go on over your [...]
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First day on the bike
My luggage took up more space than I thought. Turns out most of my stuff is still in the bag. I picked up some bungee cords at the local bike shop. I lined the boxes with paper bags and filled them. The rest went into my backpack, wrapped in the bike cover, and strapped on. [...]
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A Kawasaki KLR650
I bought a motorcycle today. A Kawasaki KLR650, dual sport bike.
Started out easy, rode around town a little. Still getting completely comfortable with the clutch on a motorbike. Heading down to Los Angeles on the bike at the weekend so planning to get lots of practice before that.
The giant silver boxes will be [...]
Death Valley
After an hour of paperwork hassle, I finally pulled out of the Avis parking lot around 4:20pm on Friday afternoon. Then after an hour in LA traffic I made it to the Santa Monica Hostel to pick up my travelling companion, a Belgian singer by the name of Elena.
Elena had reviewed the suggestions and chosen [...]
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A trip to Lawrence, Kansas
We caught a train from Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence, Kansas. I didn’t realise just how big Amtrak trains are. They’re huge, double decked beasts.
We spotted windmills in middle America from the train.
I spotted a great photo opportunity as the train snaked right in front of the setting sun. Alas, my camera wasn’t there in time, [...]
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A visit to Osborne Farm
Tom and I went up to his family’s farm in Pennsylvania for the weekend. We hadn’t anticipated just how much snow there would be. Our first challenge was to dig out the driveway so we could park the car. Here’s the before and after shots.
Here’s the car after we finally got it parked.
Here’s a shot [...]
Fantastic ice cream
I caught up with Sam for dinner last night. We swung over to Stogo for dessert. Wow, what amazing ice cream. Organic. Dairy free. No sugar. What more could you ask for? I had the Chococolate Coconut flavour, made with coconut milk, no soy. It was absolutely amazing. Here’s a picture for your ocular pleasure.
Snow in New York
My first night in New York I saw snow. Then I saw the same snow again today, so I caught a picture in daylight. It may not be much snow, but it’s snow nonetheless!
Hotel home cooking
I took advantage of the kitchen in my hotel room tonight. I fryed the chicken in a little water as I didn’t have any oil. Then I constructed a makeshift steamer from a plate placed on top of a bowl in a large pot!
My meal of lightly steamed organic vegetables, steamed / fried organic chicken [...]
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Yesterday I finally left San Jose, after 3 days and 3 nights. I saw almost nothing of San Jose in those 3 days. It was a good time to move on.
Five of us caught the bus to Puerto Viejo. We’re staying at Rocking J’s, a hammock hostel. We each have our own tent complete with [...]
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Costa Rican queuing
Sunday afternoon and these people were queued around the block and down the street waiting for the bank!
TACA business class
On my recent flight from Guatemala City to San Jose, Costa Rica I was given seat 3d. When I got onto the plane, there were three rows of business class seats. Surely not I thought to myself. But oh yes, I was sitting in a big, comfy, business class seat. I paid for a regular [...]
